This Romesco chicken is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. Roasted chicken breast is served with a red pepper and tomato sauce for a dinner that is full of flavor. A low carb, gluten-free and keto friendly recipe.
In a small dish, combine the spice rub ingredients. Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts to coat. Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
Roast the chicken in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
While the chicken is roasting, combine the romesco ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is pureed. Heat the sauce on the stovetop so it is warmed through to serve.
When the chicken has finished cooking, spoon the romesco sauce over the chicken before serving. Or, layer a spoonful or two of romesco sauce on a plate and serve the chicken breast over the sauce.
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Notes
Rub the spice mix all over the breasts so that they are evenly coated.
Bake the chicken in a pre-heated oven so that they cook evenly.
If you can, use organic / free run chicken that hasn't been raised on antibiotics.